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A. Tumor Types
- Lymphoma
- Myeloma
- Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
- Lung Carcinoma: Non-Small Cell > Small Cell
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Others
B. Vasculitis Types
- Monoclonal Gammopathy: Cryoglobulinemia
- Cutaneous Leukocytoclastic
- Dermatomyositis
- Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
- Others, including unclassified
C. Course of Disease
- Vasculitis may precede or follow neoplasm
- Vasculitis usually responds to neoplasm treatment
- Arthritis and/or skin disease can also occur due to neoplastic (leukemic cell) infiltration [2]
- Glucocorticoids ± cytotoxic agents (such as cyclophosphamide) can be used also
References
- Kurzrock R, Cohen PR, Markowitz A. 1994. Arch Intern Med. 154(3):334
- Schwarzberg AB, Alexander CB, DeAngelo DJ, Helfgott SM. 2008. NEJM. 358(23):2496 (Case Discussion)